RasTrac
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Recent unforeseen emergencies, like hurricane Ian which took the Atlantic coast literally by storm, prove the importance of emergency fleet management services.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Critically low diesel inventories after President Joe Biden's move to drain the Strategic Petroleum Reserves in hopes of pushing fuel prices lower are setting off alarm bells across the oil industry.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
When you outsource product fulfillment to a third-party logistics company (3PL), you place your trust and your customers' satisfaction in its hands. Yet it's shocking how many Etailers have no well-developed KPIs for order fulfillment to monitor performance.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Ann Holm and Joe Lynch discuss how to reclaim your energy, passion, and time. Ann is a Professional Certified Coach specializing in executive, leadership, and personal development. About Ann Holm. Ann Holm is a Professional Certified Coach specializing in executive, leadership, and personal development. She is an MBTI Master Practitioner and is known as a thought leader in integrating psychological type theory with other coaching models.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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MercuryGate
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
One of the challenges to building strategic partnerships with customers in that profile is that they typically work with between 100-250 service providers — roughly 90% motor carriers and 10% brokers. There is always somebody else competing for the same part of their business you are interested in. The post 7 Areas for Strategic Partnership Between Shippers and Service Providers appeared first on MercuryGate International.
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Food Logistics
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
The acquisition provides Echo with a unique point of entry into an expansive network of expedited brokerage for the international freight forwarding market.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
How to Get the Most Out of Your Labor Management System Using Engineered Labor Standards to Impact Warehouse Output. You were smart enough to invest in a tier one labor management system (LMS), but is your LMS smart enough to deliver the productivity you expected? Like any intelligent system, your LMS is only as smart as the quality of content you feed it and the ability to quantify that information.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 30, 2022
It’s time to admit it: self-driving trucks are hooey. We should instead turn to reviving America’s neglected rail network.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Ed Stockman and Joe Lynch discuss the Newtrul story. Ed is Co-founder & CEO at Newtrul , a technology company helping increase efficiencies in the trucking industry with a digital freight-aggregation platform. About Ed Stockman. Ed Stockman is the Co-founder & CEO at Newtrul, a technology company helping increase efficiencies in the trucking industry with a digital freight-aggregation platform.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
We’re in the final stretch of 2022. Many of you are busy developing your strategies, plans, and budgets for 2023. What will happen next year? The honest truth is that nobody really knows for sure. And this is especially true when it comes to the transportation market. If we have learned anything the past two. Read more Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2022).
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 29, 2022
As the weather continues to cool, stay warm with cheer for the upcoming holidays and charity and by celebrating the women who keep trucking rolling in this week's blog.
Commercial Carrier Journal
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
The Energy Information Administration announced last week that distillate levels are at their lowest point since 2008, but that was coming out of peak demand, and we're currently headed into increased demand.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Evan Smith and Joe Lynch discuss the Altana Story. Evan is the CEO and Co-founder of Altana , a technology company that transforms the world’s public and non-public data into an intelligent, shared model of the global supply chain. About Evan Smith. Evan Smith is CEO and co-founder of Altana. He founded Altana in 2018, along with co-founders CTO Peter Swartz and COO Raphael Tehranian, after identifying a need for access to a trusted source of real time supply chain information.
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Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
What does an ethernet cable taste like? I don’t know, but our pet bunny Grayson does. He chewed through my ethernet cable earlier this week, leaving me at the mercy of wifi, which is always reliable except when it isn’t. Now I’m watching YouTube videos on how to crimp RJ45 connectors. I learn something new. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 4, 2022).
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 31, 2022
To meet modern customer demands, including same-day delivery and real-time visibility, specialized companies within the last-mile space are needed.
NGT News
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Nikola Corp. and KeyState Natural Gas Synthesis are working together to create Pennsylvania’s first low-carbon hydrogen production value chain, which includes full integration of commercial carbon capture and storage. The parties are working towards a definitive agreement to expand the hydrogen supply for Nikola’s zero-emissions heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). “Nikola’s participation in the […].
Commercial Carrier Journal
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
After Michigan-based AD Transport hired a driver and sent him out on his first run, the driver stopped responding and his company truck disappeared, until it was found weeks later in Baltimore stripped to the bone.
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Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Author’s Note: I was asked by Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to look at what is happening in the European transportation market and they provided me with access to their Transporeon Insights market data for additional insights and perspective. I once again shared my commentary for this month in a brief Transporeon Journal video commentary.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Retailers have invested heavily in predictive analytics to drive accurate purchasing. Yet they still have significant overstock problems.
AIMMS
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
The post Top 10 Supply Chain Risks in 2023 & How to manage them? appeared first on AIMMS.
Truck News
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
I recently asked a large group of truck drivers what I should write about when it comes to driver recruitment and retention, and many suggested the topic of “The lying recruiter”. There appears to be a large gap between what the driver is told to get them through the door, then what the job entails […].
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MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 31, 2022
As has been discussed on More Than Shipping, the backup of container ships off the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA was one the biggest problems of U.S. supply chain congestion during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, though, it’s just disappeared thanks to a drastic decline in import demand nationally. The Wait Time. The queue of ships waiting to unload at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach fell from a peak of 109 ships in January to four vessels last week, according to the Marine Exchang
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
While digital transformation of the procurement function has been on the agenda for some time, it’s now the top priority.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Broker/carrier owner Jon Asiala shares lessons learned after falling prey to crooks with a double-brokered load that, ultimately, found its way back to him when the final carrier didn't get paid. More carriers/brokers would do well to heed his message.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
3Degrees is collaborating with Merge Electric Fleet Solutions, a company and technology platform that provides commercial fleets with a path to fleet electrification. The partnership allows corporate customers to leverage 3Degrees’ climate consulting experience alongside Merge’s EV and infrastructure analysis to help accelerate EV fleet transitions.
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever
Commercial Carrier Journal
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Heniff Transportation Systems Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bob Heniff said he was "pleased" to welcome a one-time competitor into the fold.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 31, 2022
An update on the partnership between Overhaul and Microsoft, discussing the ever-increasing importance of tight security throughout every stage of the supply chain.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
At the end of September, I attended FourKites Visibility 2022 in Chicago, IL. As the tagline said, I was there to learn, connect, and be inspired. Those were certainly three things that happened. I was also fortunate to moderate a panel that explored a partnership approach to supply chain optimization. In that panel, I spoke with Johnny Ivanyi, Global Director of Distribution Excellence at Bayer Crop Science and Julie Tokars, Logistics Planner at Nestle USA.
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